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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Pioneer Farm Lower Garden

  • Pioneer Farm
  • Lower Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

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    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    Beets are a popular root crop used for pickling, roasting, and salads. They come in an array of colors, including red, yellow, and red and white striped.

    Latin Name

    Beta vulgaris


    Family

    Amaranthaceae


    Type of Plant

    Annuals Annuals
    Vegetables Vegetables

    Seasons

    Fall Fall
    Spring Spring

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 1.5'
    Max spread Max Spread: 1'

    Uses

  • Vegetable
  • Edible

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Colors


    Native Range

    Europe, northern Africa, southern Asia


    History

    George Washington's gardeners recorded many instances of planting beets.


    Other Details

    Grown by Washington Grown by Washington

    Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility.   Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.

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